Leica SL2vs A6400
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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